Me to Mommy

A Place for moms to relate

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Co sleeping

My child has co slept with my husband and I for 4 and a half years. I have become so used to them being right there every night and seeing them wake up every morning. It is a comfort for both of us, but now that they are getting bigger space is limited. My husband is the one that isn't sleeping well with our child in the bed anymore. We have another baby on the way. I know we need to make the transition soon, but my anxiety gets to me when my kid isn't there with me. I know it would be better long term for everyone, but It's just hard to make that change. Last night my mother in law stayed over and slept in out kids room and so did our kid. Without them in the bed I couldn't sleep. I was having anxiety and couldn't relax.

I know I need to make this transition. I know it would be better for our marriage. but it feels like I'm losing apart of me. That this will end that era of my baby being right there. It's a step closer to them growing up and I can't help but feel sad about it.

am I alone in this?

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Who's winning the Super Bowl??

It should have been the 49ers there btw.

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When sons school calls and says come get your sick kid.

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Let children be children!

The standards for children have gone up but the children themselves haven't changed from what children were like 20-30 years ago. Why are we putting so much pressure on children these days to perform academically at a higher level than children in the past? We are doing a disservice to our children by not letting them be their age and just focus on playing and interacting with other children instead of constantly testing them. These young years a precious and don't last long. They deserve to enjoy these days because soon they will be like every other adult who misses those carefree days.

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Mom Sacrifice #1 Careers

You mostly hear about moms having to make sacrifices for their families. Will this upset people to admit it or anger them and mention all the fathers out there that make sacrifices too... yes, but a good majority of the time its mothers.

One major sacrifice for moms are their careers. Depending on your career you may or may not have to make huge sacrifices, but each career is different. Coming from the Coaching world and working with athletes and all the traveling that comes with it, I definitely had to make a major sacrifice. Taking a step back from coaching to find a different job more convenient for my family. Working part time so I can pick my child up from school that ends in the middle of the day. Always being the parent that misses work because their child is sick. Not going to full-time positions because you don't have anyone else to pick up your child from school and watch them till you get home from work.

This is a struggle many moms face. The ultimate sacrifice is quitting your job altogether and becoming a stay-at-home mom. Stay at home moms are technically always at work, they never get to leave and never get time off or an hour lunch to themselves. It's a job all in itself.

We moms make many Sacrifices for our families. At times I miss my old career, but knowing I'm the one that gets to pick my child up every day and getting to see their happy face when they see me is worth is.

It's hard not to think (what if) time to time. Like, what if I stayed, would I be at such and such position by now?... But living in the (what if) mindset is dangerous and never productive.

I'm where I should be right now, and I know I'm being the best mom I can be. So, if you're a mom struggling with keeping your career afloat or having to take a step back, just know you are not alone. It's a struggle many of us face. Keep being that amazing mother you are!

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When the break is over

Coming back to work after the holiday break. Let's see how many times I write 2022 on all documents. #newyear #newyearsameshit